Club: Charlton Athletic

Country: England

Approximate season: 1995/96

Manager / Head Coach (around that time): Alan Curbishley

Overview (mid-1990s):

• Alan Curbishley was manager of Charlton Athletic in the mid-1990s, having taken sole charge in 1991 after previously working with Steve Gritt. Curbishley built a strong, organized side known for disciplined defending and efficient use of resources.
• In the 1994–95 season Charlton finished 15th in the First Division (the second tier, renamed later as the Championship). The club were in a period of consolidation and gradual improvement under Curbishley.
• The 1995–96 season saw Charlton Athletic compete in the Football League First Division (the second tier). The team were noted for strong home performances at The Valley and for developing several players who became key figures under Curbishley.

Home ground: The Valley (London)

Style and reputation under Curbishley:

• Well-organized defensive structure, good team spirit and work rate.
• Emphasis on developing young players and getting the best from limited finances.
• Curbishley earned a reputation for consistency and eventually led Charlton to promotion to the Premier League later in his tenure (they won the play-offs in 1998).

Notable players around mid-1990s (examples):

• Lee Bowyer (later became prominent at Charlton and other clubs; emerging talent mid-90s)
• Clinton Morrison (joined slightly later but came through Charlton’s ranks)
• Other squad members in that era included experienced professionals and promising youngsters who contributed to the club’s rise under Curbishley.

Summary: Around the 1995/96 season Charlton Athletic were an established First Division club managed by Alan Curbishley, recognized for strong organization, player development, and steadily moving toward the promotion-contending teams they became later in the decade.